Senior Director IT PMO - Las Vegas, United States - Aristocrat Technologies

Description

The role of Senior Director IT PMO is critical in the company's corporate information technology (IT) function and requires experience and expertise in managing people, processes, and technology related to programs, projects, and IT strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess expert skills in program and project management and be readily equipped to provide hands-on leadership over numerous global and complex work efforts.

Additionally, the candidate must have significant experience establishing governance principles, management frameworks, and structured project methodologies to increase consistency and successful project implementation across a matrix organization.

Finally, the Director IT PMO must have experience leading an organizational transition to becoming more agile.

What You'll Do

Project/People Leadership
Demonstrate proficiency in leading programs, projects, and workstreams following industry best practices.
Strategically identify and prioritize project, program, and portfolio objectives, effectively addressing challenges while communicating associated risks and opportunities.

Monitor projects, programs, and portfolios to ensure compliance with project policies and standards and keep to schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.

Drive operational excellence to improve performance, maximize value, reduce waste, and increase efficiencies.
Advocate for an agile mindset, proficiently implementing change management processes and fostering innovation.
Exhibit expertise in various project methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scaled Agile, Waterfall), tailoring approaches to project requirements.
Deliver high-impact executive-level presentations on project status and PMO performance to diverse stakeholders.
Oversee multi-million-dollar IT Project Budget.

Lead, mentor, and empower a diverse team of Program Managers and Project Managers, ensuring their collective success across distributed work environments.

Planning and Governance Management
Establish a PMO center of excellence aligned with Project Management standards, quality benchmarks, and corporate strategy.
Develop and maintain lean and efficient IT governance models, tools, and processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Drive effective project and portfolio management including regular operations reviews and steering committees.
Generate insightful reporting and dashboards for Business and IT stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.

Strategic Partnering and Relationship Management

Collaborate closely with various IT divisions as well as Aristocrat Sales, Marketing, Services, Global Supply Chain, Compliance, Finance, and Product Groups to ensure clear project objectives, collaborative delivery, and shared accountability.

Partner with business leadership to plan new joint initiatives, evaluate proposals, and determine the most appropriate delivery model for each work effort.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred in computer science, project management, engineering, or related project management undergraduate course of study; an advanced degree is preferred.

PMP, CSM, and SAFE certifications are preferred.
Minimum of twenty (20) years of direct (hands-on) project and program management experience.
Minimum of fifteen (15) years running an IT PMO organization and managing Project Managers.
Experience monitoring and evaluating projects, programs, and portfolios.
Demonstrated leadership ability and management of high-performing teams.
Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, and motivating team members.
Working knowledge of modern programs and portfolio management and tools (e.g. Smartsheet; ADO, etc.)
Experience in multiple project methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, SAFe Agile, and Hybrid approaches.
Expert knowledge of project governance and change management techniques and processes.
Extensive experience creating, managing, tracking, and reporting on a multi-million-dollar budget.
Strong interpersonal skills, able to deal with ambiguity, and remain effective and positive under pressure.
Experience with vendor management.

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Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games.

We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games.

And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities.

We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability.

We're a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential.

We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity.

We offer a range of flexible working options through , our flexible hybrid work model and invite you to have a conversation with us about flexible working.

EEO M/F/D/V
World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
Robust benefits package
Global career opportunities

Our Values
All about the Player
Talent Unleashed
Collective Brilliance
Good Business Good Citizen

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

Travel Expectations
None

Pay Range
$211,750-$393,250

Pay Rate Type
Salary

Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges.

However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.

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